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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-06-10

The steamship Walla Walla, on her
trip up from San Francisco, this week,
landed at Vancouver, B. c., twenty
five carloads of wool and hops, to 60
East via the Canadian Pacific Railroad.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-06-10
OLYMPIA. WASHINGTON ter.
OLYMPIA, FRIDAY EVENING, June 10. 1887
A FulsOme LaudatiOn.

the Partisan, possessing more zeal
than knowledge, declare that Col. N.
H. Owings is the best qualified Secre-
tary Washington ever had" one is for
chilly reminded of the Partingtonian
adage. "Comparisons are odorous."
BY what right does the author of that
paragraph assume to review the long
list of incumbents of that Office, and
proclaim Col. Owings the Abou Ben
Adam of the illustrious line, the best,
when we have had such talented, and in
every sense worthy, predecessors as
Charles H. Mason, Henry NJ. McGill,
and many othersi What special
knowledge does the scribe possess that
he should unqualifedly pronounce
the abilities of the present incumbent
superior to those of Evans, Scott,
Clemens and other equally respected
Republican, What can be the OBJ
ject of such fulsome praise, which
sounds to the ears of our towns-people
like the "Cheap-John" stock-in-trade
of . smallbeer politician? Object it
certainly has, for otherwise it would
not have appeared at a time when
there was apparently no occasion sug-
costing it. The object is undoubtedly
found deeper down than the ordinarily
unsuspicious reader would imagine.
1t is one of the under cards in the
deck, casually exposed while the dealer
is fixing the hands for . big raise.
The apparently harmless little joker is
intended for use where it will do the
most good; to bolster up the Secretary
with the powers that be, and ensure a
continuance of . term of Office began
after Mr.. Cleveland's election by the
fnesse Of resignation and reappoint-
ment-a letting 60, as it were, to get q
better hold.
But suppose, for the sake of argu-
ment, that Mr.. Owings has made a
good Secretary; imagine even Gf not
too wide a stretch) the assertion is
true that he il really the best quail
fed the Territory has ever had; what
does it signifyf Has he not received
ample and satisfactory pay for every
official act rendered by himi Has he
done anything for the people that re-
mains unpaidf Does the Government
owe him anything that it is unable to
payi Has eminent ability given him
. lease ON the object Has faithful
service become 90 rare under Republi.
can rule, and il it 30 improbable under
Democratic succession, that . prize
package must be awarded to fidelity?
The fact is that the Office of Secre-
tary il almost . sinecure when com
pared with the labor Of the mechanic
or artisan. It involves but Q few hour
labor each month, and the 81 800 pei
annum with perquisites are paid with
out delay and any expense Of collec
ton. Still the Partisan would have
the man of toll, who must be content
with his q 30 per day, doff his hat
and demand the retention of the Col
onel by an Administration that wa
placed in power for the express pur
pose Of " kicking the rascals out"
Verify We live in an age Of wonders
and the developement of "cheek" is a
present abnormal.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-06-10

THE telegraph reports that treasure
trove to the value of nearly $500 ,O0O, :
600 in our money, has been unearthed
beneath the palace Of a deceased vizier
at Rabat, Morocco. It was probably
the depositary of the Doodle council
men Of the Sultan. Anyway, that
dignitary has confiscated the treasure
and had it placed in his own Golfers for
safe keeping.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-06-10
The death of William A. Wheele

THE death of William A. Wheeler,
at one time acting Vice President Of
the United States, brings to mind how
transitory are all earthly honors and
how soon after the loss of position q
man sinks to obscurity, unless his fame
is based upon a foundation of enduring
merit. It was only eleven years ago
that Mr.. Wheeler g name was on every
tongue, when it was the refrain of cam
paign songs, sung from sea to sea.
Defeated for the second Office created
by the Constitution he was neverthe-
less counted in" by the Electoral
Commission and served The full time
as ez c6icio President of the Senate.
Mr.. Wheeler was born in Malone,
Franklin county, New York, in 1920.
He was eduated at the University OF
Vermont, adopted the profession OF
the law, served several terms in the
State Legislature and in 1860 was
elected Representative to Congress
from his native State, and served sew
eral times in the interval between
that date and his appearance on the
Presidential ticket. It is "a d that he
took no part in the controversies that
resulted in the seating of Hayes in the
Presidential chair, and throughout his
term of Office acted as if he felt him.
self in an anomalous position. In q
measure his hands were tied by the
circumstances of his candidacy, and
whatever may have been his real con.
victions regarding the result of the
contest of 1876, he was debarred from
expressing his opinion.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-06-10

THE Postmaster General has found
q true Democrat for the Centralia
postoffice-our old friend Mr.. John T.
Shelton.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-06-10

President Cleveland has just COM
pleted a week of camp-life in the
woods and has returned to the Ma
tional Capital.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-06-10

The delinquent tax advertisement
Of the Queen City occupies ten col
umns in the Weekly Press. Seattle
never Don anything by halves.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-06-10
Death Of Vic. Pr.sid..t Wheeler.

WATERFOWL, N. Y, June 4.-Hon.
William A. Wheeler, ex-Vice President,
died at his home in Malone this morn
ing, aged 68 years. He remained in a
comatose state during the night and
passed peacefully away without a
sign of recognition of those about him.
The funeral will be held on Tuesday.
June z. Ex-President Hayes will be
present, but President Cleveland saws
he will be unable to attend.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-06-10

The Voice Of the People has been
hushed at Seattle.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-06-10
Proceedings of the City Council.
COUNCIL CHAMBER,
OLYMPIA. June 9, 1SS7.(


The Common Council met pursuant
to adjournment, his honor Mayor
Chambers presiding.
On roll being called, Councilmen
Bettman, Hartsock, Murphy, OBrien
and Simenson were noted present.
The journal Of last session was read
and approved.
The Committee on Accounts made
favorable report on bills and the pay
roll to the amount of 1897 43. On
motion the report was adopted and
warrants ordered drawn for the sew
eral amounts.
The report of w. F. Ready, J. p, of
city business before him, with the re-
ceipt of the City Treasurer for SIS
fines collected, was read and referred
to the Committee on Accounts.
The report of c. II. Aver, City At
torney, on certain field notes of street
surveys referred to him to draft an or
dinance locating the streets described
in such field notes, was read and on
motion referred to the Judiciary Com
mittee.
The application of Ralph S. Dorr fol
a liquor license, his bond, the property
owners consent and receipt of the
City Treasurer for 1925, were read
On motion the bond was approved
and the license granted.
The bill of Samuel Wiley for float
ing camp, raft OF cedar logs and chains
500, was read and on motion a war
rant was ordered drawn in payment o.
the same.
The following bills were read and re-
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-06-10
REPORT OF THE GRAND JURY.

OLYMPIA, w. T. June 8, 1887.
To the Hon. Frank Allyn, Judge of the
Second Judicial District, Washington
Territory:
The Grand Jury would respectfully
submit the following report, viz:
That they have examined the county
jail, found the same filthy generally,
in a bad condition, a disgrace to the
county as public building and un-
suitable for the confinement OF prison
ers.
The county building was examined
and all things found neat and in order,
but much crowded and announcement
for carrying on the necessary business
of the Office.
The county books we're looked into,
and as far as known from the time
given to the examination are kept in
an orderly manner.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-06-10
District Court Proceedings.
JUNE TERM, 1887.

Court met Monday at 3 40 p. NJ.
Present, Hon. Frank Allyn, Judge,
presiding; A. Reeves Ayres, Clerk;
w. H. White, U. s. Attorney; J. w.
Robinson, Prosecuting Attorney and
T. ]. Hamilton, U. s. Marshal.
The local bar was reinforced by H.
G. Struve and J. r. Lewis, OF Seattle,
and Hon. Elwood Evans and w. C.
Sharpstein of Tacoma.
T. N. Ford was appointed crier and
B. Harmed, J. r. Wood and C. P.
Giles bailiffs.
The case of the Pacific Postal Telc-
graph and Cable Company vs.. N. P. r.
Company had been specially set for
trial for this day. Our readers will re-
member this case as it has monopo-
lized the attention of the Court for the
last six months or more. The case
was tried before Judge Hoyt at the last
term and after elaborate arguments
was submitted for decision. The
Judge was unable to make up his
mind before the expiration Of his term
of Office, leaving the case as legacy
to his successor. All day Tuesday
was occupied by counsel in statement
of the case and reading the testimony
previously reduced to writing. The
argument on the merits (unlimited)
opened Wednesday morning. H. G.
Strive and ]. r. Lewis appeared for
the Postal Telegraph Company and
James Mcknight for the railroad COM
pany. Mr.. Strive occupied all of
Wednesday, seven hours, in his argu-
ment, which was really mastery ef-
fort. 1t. was clear, logical, learned,
forcible and exhaustive of the subject
Mr.. James Mcknight opened for the
railroad company yesterday. He will
be followed by Judge Lewis in reply.
These arguments will probably occupy
the entire attention of the Court until
Friday evening.
The Grand Jury came in Tuesday,
were charged and sworn and proceeded
to their duties. A. j. Chambers was
appointed as foreman. The charge of
the Court was brief and confined
strictly to the statutory requirements.
The Grand Jury was spared the in
Fiction of a moral lecture by the
Court (this will do pretty well for the
Second District. Who will speak for
the Third under the new regime?-
Ed
But one indictment was found, that
of the U. s. against - charged
with smuggling opium, and the Grand
Jury was discharged on Wednesday.
The Petit Jury came in on Wednes-
day, and were dismissed Thursday I'M
til Monday, the 18th inst, at 9 A. NJ,
when the trial of jury cases will begin.
The case of Robert Rawson vs. J. H.
Munson is specially set for that day.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-06-10
Blaine Leaves for Eurone.

AUGUSTA, Me-, June AIR. Blaine
left to-day for his European trip. A
large party of friends and neighbors
met him at the station and babe him
goodbye and God-speed. He departed
in the best of health. He goes to New
York, where he will be joined by his
family next week.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-06-10

BERLIN, June San explosion Of
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-10-04
Jerusalems i'm Prussi Tia I.

A fact not generally known is that
there are in Prussia not only one but
two Jerusalems-one near Stargard,
in Pomerania, the other near Koenigs-
berg. The former dates from the time
the Knights of st. John and the
Templars had to abandon the Chris
tian sovereignty in the Holy Land and
retired to the Occident, where the
pious princes offered them asy-
iums and settlements. Thus it
was that the Knights of st. John
went to Pomerania and built cas-
ties for the members Of the venerable
order. Hence, also, the origin of the
village of Jerusalem, near Stargard.
The statutes of the order required that
each newly-received knights should
make pilgrimage to Jerusalem, and,
since, under altered circumstances, a
pilgrimage to the Holy Land offered
great difficulties, it is supposed that to
carry out the letter of the statues, the
members Of the order founded place
to which they gave the name
of the Holy City, and where
they erected one or more hospitals
for the care of the sick and needy.
The name of the above named Pome-
ranian little village, which grew up at
that time, remains to this day his
torical reminiscence of the order.
The second OF these German Jerusa-
lens is situated on an elevation near
Koenigsberg, and belongs to the
Loebenicht Hospital in that city,
which was built by commentators
of the order, Dusemer Won Arfberg,
in 1349, on the strength of vow
made by him when hard pressed in
one of his numerous battles in Lithu-
ania -[Chicago Herald.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-10-04
OAKLAND,
THE BEAUTIFUL

California abounds in choice resi-.
dence locations, but of them all Oak
land and vicinity is incomparably the
finest. 1t has every advantage. Its
climate is most enjoyable, being never
uncomfortably warm nor disagreeably
cool. Its many charming drives, its
beautiful lawns embowered in per-
feet wealth of ever blooming flowers,
and its magnificent, soul-inspiring
views are the wonder and admiration
of all travellers. In healthfulness it
surpasses all cities of the United
States, its death rate averaging only
IA per 1000. Its educational facilities
are thorough and complete, embra cling
all classes from the lowest grades to
the State University, and far surpass-
ing those of any other location on the
coast. Then it is within 80 minutes of
San Francisco and has half-hourly and
splendid communication Herewith.
Furthermore, it is backed and sur
rounded by the finest country in the
world. A section that produces all
the grains, fruits and nuts of the tenn
perate and semi-tropic zones, in finest
quality and richest abundance
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-10-04
A Useful PrecautfOn.

1t Ia a useful precaution for the tourist, the
commercial traveller, or the emigrant to the
Rjtters Inyalids who travel by steamboat
or 1 rail should provide themselves with it, in
order to prevent or remedy the nausea
which the jarring and vibration of vehicles
in transitu often causes them. Vastly
preferable is it for this simple, but needful
purpose, to the heady, unmedicated stim.
ulents OF commerce. On board ship, IT not
only remedies sea sickness, but neutralizes
the pernicious effects Of water slightly
brackish, which, if qualified is apt to give
rise to Irregularities of the bowels, cramps In
the abdominal region, and dyspepsia. To
erial poison of malaria it is an efficieni
antidote. Sick headache, heartburn and
ished by it. 1t healthfully stimulates the
kidneys and bladder, and nAlif1es the early
SYMPTOMS of rheumatism.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-10-04
IN A HAUNTED CHAMBER.
How n Witty Canon Vanquished
a Special Visitor.

a Special Visitor.
There is in one of the midland coun
ties of England fine old and rather
historical mansion, with towers, tur
rets and mullioned windows. But
alas for all its attractive beauty, il
possessed the one terrible drawback
with which SO many of our grand ole
mansions are unluckily afflicted il
had its ghost and its haunted room
which no servant would enter alone
even in broad daylight, and in which
no one ever or very ,rarely-slept
With the usual provoking irregularity
which belongs to the whole tribe OF
the disembodied spirits, the ghost was
known to walk" at the most incon-
venient moments, always appearing
when not wanted, and carefully dis.
appointing every party of valiant ghost
hunters whenever they mustered up
courage enough for the watch. The
ghost always appeared in the attire OF
a medieval mpnk-brown habit and
cowl, rope-girdle, sandals, and carried
a parchment roll in one hand.
About two years ago it happened
that the mansion was full of visitors,
and among the last to arrive was a
we'll known canon OF the church, cele-
brated for his unfagging spirits and
sparkling wit. But every room was
occupied. He was far too great IA
vorite to be refused. What was to be
done? Happy thought-the haunted
chamber. The canon, as a good
priest would, of course, have no fear
of the ghost, as this was his first
visit. In this, however, the good host
was mistaken, for the witty cannon
had often heard the story and knew
all about it. Accordingly he was
committed to the haunted chamber.
Next morning at breakfast no one
appeared with a brighter or happier
face, or seemed fuller of high spirits
and exuberant fun. "It is quite Clear"
thought. the host, greatly relieved,
che has not been disturbed in any
way"
Next morning, and the next, and
the next, he still came down with the
early ones with the same light-hearted
aspect, which only those who have
enjoyed sound sleep or peaceful
dreams can wear. The hosts anxiety
at length could stand it no longer,
and he congratulated his visitor on
the soundness of his rest and qui-
etude of his nights. But the witty
canon, seeing his opportunity, sud-
denly assuming a very grave
face, informed his host that his
first night at any rate had been neither
quiet nor undisturbed. A sudden
pause and dead silence followed as
the cannon proceeded to describe how,
while he was lying wide awake, he
was aware of the presence in the
room of a tall, dark figure, which
came up to the bed.
He observed that the figure was
habited as a monk and carried parch-
ment roll, with which it appeared to
point. The canon ended by dwelling
on it's ghastly color and glaring, hor-
rible eyes, as they shone forth beneath
the dark cowl.
A dozen anxious questions at once
poured in upon the speaker: "What
did you do?" "Did you address it?"
"Did he speak to you?" "How did
you get rid OF him?"
"How?" replied the witty canon.
"Why, very easily. asked him to
subscribe to my schools and school
treat, when he vanished Immediately,
and l need hardly add he has never
honored me with another visit."-
chambers Journal.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-10-04
IMPORTANT NOTICE.
HemOrrhOidS P1eS),
New mode of treatment by
DR.. F. Hitler, Sr.

nHE CURE is EFFECTED IN THE
i simplest manner, without the knife, WIN
out pain, or the use of an@sthetics or any OF
the means of torture in general practice.
The severest cases of long standing are
generally thoroughly and permanently
cured within one week. Ordinary cases
Numerous local personal references can
be given, which wifi satisfy those applying
for relief. =,
DR.. F. Hitler. sr.. practices surgery in all
its branches. s20-lm
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-10-04
To Young Men
Contemplating matrimony, buy lot at
ROSecrans.
An Excellent Medicine.

'sMy wife and myself were in bad health
for some fifteen years. l CHANGED to be
looking over one of Simmons Liver Reg
ulator Almanacs, and saw A. H. Stevens
and Bishop Pierce's names to testimonials.
then obtained some of the Regulator, and
can heartily recommend the Liver Regulator
to NV friends as an excellent medicine"
2. K. HARRISON, M. D., Gordonsville, Va.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-10-04
@k.OOO Reward

For a better or more pleasant remedy for the
cure Of consumption, bronchial troubles,
coueh Group and whooping cough than Santa
Able, the California king Of consumption.
Every bottle Pc
use California Cat-R-C Cure. 81 jar; by mail
SI 10 Santa Able and Cat-R-Cure are sold
and warranted by all druggists.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-10-04
The d. A. II. Illustrated Herald.

This office is now Weu supplied wfth the
spendid G. A r. edition of the illustrated
Herald. II is superbly adorned pictorfalty,
and printed in the very best style known to
the art The reading matter is all about
Southern California, her climate, resources
and other attractions. This is the best publ
cation e1tant to send to friends in the East
avho desire to know about this section. 1t is
sold at the lou price of is cents per copy.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-10-04
No Proposed

Things at Roserans, but hotel, motor road
water works and building now going up
streets all graded. Only $40 per month will
secure house and lot at Rosecrans.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-07-07

ii. Greedy won the three minute race. In
1.-THE gentlenen's driving race" there were
several entries and among them one made
by b. r. Sowle, Esq, who ought to have
won the race and would have won, had he
not driven on standard time, while all the
rest drove on local time. \ large crowd
of people witnessed the games and races.
Supper was served in Hancock Hall and
in the evening there were a concert and
dance in Hancock Hall which were well at
tended, music by Monaghan's orchestra.
The music during the day was furnished
by the Emerald Band of this city, assisted
by drum corps which accompanied the
posts from Portland, Bangor and Rock
land. The marked success of the celebra-
ton was due largely TO the ctiiciente~man-
agement Of the committee of arrange
mcnts of which b. F. Gray. Esq, was at
the head and Ia Col. John F. Whitcomb,
marshal Of the day. and his aides. Messrs.
J. T.. Parsons, A. r. DevereuX and :. ID.
Wiggin; also 10 Mr.. +. A. Macombcr
who. a. Officer Of the Day had charge OF
the Guard OF Honor. and the escort
duty; also to John Malone who had charge
Of the Commi>>ary Department and to the
W X. c. and other ladies Of Ellsworth
The celebration was remarkably free
from drunkenness and the best OF order
prevailed throughout. There were no
accidents. though, much 10 the regret of
all Mr.. Il. r. Gray received slight sun
stroke, but he Is now rapidly recovering
and viii we doubt not, be all right again
IN few days. \ gentleman whose name
We did not learn, was Frustrated on the
stairs leading To the AMERICAN Office with
severe attack of heart disease to which
he is subject \ team was procured aud
he was sent tn the Office of Or lodskins
where we hear. hc found relief. 1t j.
said that thi, gentleman belonged in
Nrland There wa> a display OF fire
works in the evening Beautifully and
deliberately decorated werc many Of The
houses along the line If march. We e.
pccialv noticed the residence Of Edmund
Bou>cy which not only displayed 'nc
tnc hae> but some good pictures ~
+ Logan and other heroc, ~ the war.
Among the officers ~ ihc Department
of Maine q 4 r. Who were present may
10. named the following Richard X, Cat
i lex ro~t9 Portland, Department Com
uandcr Sainu, l.. Miller. Post i&j, Wal
I ,oboro. Senior Vice Dept. Commander
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-07-07
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